François Guillemot de Villebois
Russian admiral of French origin
About François Guillemot de Villebois
Lived 1681 – 1760 (aged 79). François Guillemot de Villebois was a French memoirist, land owner, military personnel, naval officer, military commander and sailor.
Nikita Petrovich Villebois (; real name François Guillemot de Villebois; 1681–1760) was a Russian Vice-Admiral of French origin. Father General feldtseyhmeyster Alexander Villebois.
From Brittany noble family. In 1697 he was admitted to the Russian naval service of Peter I of Russia. In 1712, he was the best man at the wedding of Tsar Peter I with Catherine I of Russia.
In 1713, commanding a detachment of 30 fishing boats attacked 3 Swedish brigantine and grabbed one of them. In 1715, promoted from second lieutenant to lieutenant, 18 June 1717 in the captain-lieutenant, August 26, 1718 to Captain 3 rank, March 15, 1721 captain 2 rank, October 22, 1721 to Captain 1st Rank 5 April 1727 in the captain-Commander with the appointment of adjutant-general of the fleet, January 7, 1741 promoted to rear admiral.
In 1733 assistant chief commander, from 1743, the Chief Commander of the Kronstadt port. For health reasons left in 1744 as chief commander of the port leaving the audience Admiralty Board. September 5, 1747 promoted to vice-admiral with dismissal from service and awarded Order of St. Alexander Nevsky.
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Who was François Guillemot de Villebois?
Russian admiral of French origin (1681–1760)
When was François Guillemot de Villebois born?
François Guillemot de Villebois was born on 3 March 1681 in Guérande.
When did François Guillemot de Villebois die?
François Guillemot de Villebois died on 13 May 1760 in Tartu.
What was François Guillemot de Villebois's occupation?
François Guillemot de Villebois was a memoirist, land owner, military personnel, naval officer, military commander and sailor.
What nationality was François Guillemot de Villebois?
François Guillemot de Villebois was French.
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